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East Lansing author wraps up her seasonal children’s book series
Not only is Amy Dua the author and illustrator of the children’s book series “Woe is Me … The Seasons” — she’s also the publisher. “When deciding how I wanted to proceed, I did a …
New picture book brings West Michigan lighthouse to life
Growing up, Stephanie Owen would spend summers at her family’s cottage on Upper Silver Lake in Mears. “My grandparents purchased land in Mears in 1970 to build a summer cottage. But during …
Sault Ste. Marie writer’s debut novel is a love letter to the U.P.
When Sara Maurer was 8, her calf died. She wrote a poem about it. “That was the first time I turned to writing to express myself, and I have done so ever since,” said Maurer, who published …
‘The Wonder Bread Years’ brings a dose of nostalgia for baby boomers
For more than 25 years, comedian Pat Hazell — one of the original writers for the long-running sitcom “Seinfeld” — has gracefully walked the line between stand-up and theater with his one-man …
Williamston artist honors late son with first book, ‘The Forever’
Bryan Brouwer’s first book, “The Forever: A Watercolor Journey Through Love, Time, and Memory,” can be described as a children’s book for adults. “Many people assume that because it …
Two comic book holidays for the price (or lack thereof) of one
Free Comic Book Day, a national holiday for comic book aficionados, has been celebrated on the first Saturday in May since 2002. What makes this year’s event unique …
Building a mystery: Spring book roundup
Now that spring has finally arrived, below is a list of books you can read on your back deck. Just be careful you don’t rip any of the pages racing through ‘em! “Antihero,” by …
Camille Pagán celebrates canine companionship with new novel
The inspiration behind Ann Arbor author Camille Pagán’s latest heartwarming novel, “Dog Person” (Delacorte Press, $30), came from a place of grief. “I have an aging Brittany-mix …
No pout-pouting here
For children’s book author Deborah Diesen , “The Pout-Pout Fish” is the gift that keeps on giving. Not only was it a New York Times best-seller, but it was also named one of Time …